Alan Chartock is joined by E.J. McMahon, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and president of the Empire Center for New York State Policy. They analyze Governor Cuomo's session agenda including mandate relief.
Alan Chartock speaks with John Armstrong the Director of Communications for Frack Action, a statewide organization working to prevent hydraulic fracturing in New York.
Alan Chartock and Billy Easton, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education, discuss NYSUT's lawsuit regarding the property tax cap, teacher evaluations, standardized testing, and Governor Cuomo's approach to education spending.
Alan Chartock interviews New York State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, a Democrat from the 46th District. They discuss the mental health committee's agenda, education standards, Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, and campaign finance reform.
Alan Chartock interviews Liz Benjamin, Host of YNN's Capital Tonight program. They discuss Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, cleaning up political corruption, campaign financing, and prospective candidates in upcoming elections.
Alan Chartock interviews Lawrence Norden, Deputy Director of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program. They discuss campaign finance, corruption in state government, the Moreland Act Commission, and other issues.
Alan Chartock interviews Ken Lovett, Albany Bureau Chief and Columnist for the New York Daily News. They discuss the Legislative Correspondents Association show, campaign finance reform, and other issues.
David Guistina is joined by Casey Seiler, State Editor for the Albany Times Union. They discuss powers of the Moreland Act Commission, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), and disclosure of information.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Republican Assemblyman Jim Tedisco. They discuss events from this past session, government transparency, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli. They discuss the state and local finances, fiscal monitoring and budgeting services for communities, Elliot Spitzer's run for New York City comptroller, the state pension fund, duties of comptroller, and the role of the Moreland Act Commission.